Description

Copyright 2009

Edition: 4th

Book

ISBN-10: 0-13-702120-8

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-702120-8

eBook (Watermarked)

ISBN-10: 0-13-704276-0

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-704276-0

Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. It’s Linux for human beings—designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu 9.04 is the latest release—more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Fourth Edition,will get you up and running quickly.

Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 9.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 9.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Edubuntu, Kubuntu, and Ubuntu Server.

The Official Ubuntu Book, Fourth Edition,covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will

Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments

Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications

Learn about how to take advantage of the Ubuntu user forum to get the help you need quickly

The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms, preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), Ubuntu Server, and Edubuntu (for use in schools).

Chapter 11: Introducing the Ubuntu Forums 381What Are the Ubuntu Forums? 382A Brief History of the Ubuntu Forums 382How May I Participate? 383Questions, Locations, Conversations, and Activities 388Key People in the Forums 389Fun Stuff 390The Foundation of the Ubuntu Forums 391Summary 391

Appendix A: Welcome to the Command Line 393Starting Up the Terminal 393Getting Started 394Building Pipelines 395Running Commands as the Superuser 396Finding Help 397Moving Around the Filesystem 397Manipulating Files and Folders 398System Information Commands 399Searching and Editing Text Files 400Dealing with Users and Groups 401Getting Help on the Command Line 402Searching for Man Files 403Using Wildcards 403Executing Multiple Commands 404Moving to More Advanced Uses of the Command Line 404